How far is Brooklyn Park, MN from East Gull Lake, MN?
The driving distance from Brooklyn Park, MN to East Gull Lake, MN is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.
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Start on Zane Avenue North
10 m · 6 sec · Zane Avenue North
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Turn left onto Brooklyn Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bottineau Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bottineau Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 81
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 81
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Take the exit straight toward MN 610 West
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto MN-610
2.1 mi · 2 min · MN-610
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Merge slight left onto I-94 W
12.6 mi · 13 min · I-94 W
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2016 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
540 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto County Road 11
1.1 km · 54 sec · County Road 11
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Continue on Park Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Park Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on 165th Avenue Southeast
1.8 mi · 2 min · 165th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right
32.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 9 sec
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Continue on County Road 125
2 mi · 5 min · County Road 125
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Gull Lake Dam Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gull Lake Dam Road
62 m · 9 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
663 ft · 22 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Continue on Gull Lake Dam Road
731 ft · 21 sec · Gull Lake Dam Road
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Turn right onto East Gull Lake Drive
134 m · 20 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Gull Lake Drive
1151 ft · 51 sec · East Gull Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Pike Bay Road
17 m · 2 sec · Pike Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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54.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Gull Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn Park to East Gull Lake?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Brooklyn Park and 61.3 miles from East Gull Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn Park and Sunny near East Gull Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Watab
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watab.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn Park and East Gull Lake. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).
#1 Brooklyn Park
The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
| Population | 79,574 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941300, -93.3563400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Gull Lake
City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 46.4080200, -94.3558400 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Gull Lake (-94.35584, 46.40802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.92 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Diesel | $4.86 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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